Lot 2140
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (128), impeccably fresh with striking saturated color and a razor sharp impression on bright paper, wonderfully well centered within wide margins. Full, clean o.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine, a pristine gem.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
The 12¢ 1869 re-issue is the most difficult in the set to locate in choice condition. That said, the example offered here is in a class by itself. We found only three or four other examples with centering and margins at all comparable to the stamp. More importantly, however, when we factor in the state of preservation of this example it becomes clear this stamp has no peers. The depth and brilliant aura of the color simply unrivaled, plus the paper and gum condition are outstanding as well. This stamp is our candidate for the finest mint single extant.
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